South Shields take on Merthyr Town at home

Mike Williamson and his squad return to the Wolf Competitions Stadium this Saturday to face Merthyr Town FC, just a few days after their hard-fought victory against Adam Lakeland’s Morecambe FC, beating the Shrimps 1-0 thanks to Cedwyn Scott putting the Mariners ahead in the 88th minute.

The result maintains the Mariners’ perfect start to the season, taking maximum points from all three games, scoring four and only conceding one from a spot kick against Chorley, no less than a minute into the game.

Mike praised his side, but made it clear that things can still get better from the team’s performance, see his reaction here.

Paul Michael’s Martyrs currently sit in 11th place in the Enterprise National League North on 4 points, having won their opening game of the season against Hednesford Town 2-0 thanks to a brace from Jacob Maddox. Since then, they have lost 2-1 against Spennymoor Town and drawn their previous game 2-2 against AFC Telford United.

Several new incomings have come to Pennydarren Park during the summer, most notably and one to look out for will be Iwan John, who joins from Caerphilly Athletic, where he scored an impressive 51 goals across all competitions last season, 36 of which came in the league, with Iwan being a key part in Caerphilly Athletic’s promotion to the JD Cymru South for the first time and winning the title.

Why not switch it up a little bit on Saturday? Book a comfy seat inside the Colman Lounge and enjoy premium matchday hospitality!

🍻 Click here to book

OPENING TIMES

At Wolf Competitions Stadium, opening times will diﬀer depending on the date of the fixture

– Tuesday evening fixtures for a 7.45pm kick-oﬀ, doors will open at 6pm

– Saturday afternoon fixtures for a 3pm kick-oﬀ, doors will open at 12.30pm

HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS

Tickets for fixtures and events at Wolf Competitions Stadium can be purchased via our TicketCo platform on www.southshieldsfc.ticketco.shop

When purchasing a ticket online, you will receive a QR code, which can be used to gain access to the ground.

Tickets can be purchased up until kick-oﬀ unless stated otherwise.

Should you wish to pay at the gate, you can do so from the turnstiles located around the ground, unless stated otherwise

WHAT’S ON?

Wolf Competitions Stadium oﬀers a wide range of food and drink choices.

– Pulman 1888 Bar

– Clubhouse Bar

– Dicksons Bakery Kiosk

– Clubhouse Kiosk

– Kets & Pop (Sweet Shop)

– The Marquee

Programmes and 50/50 tickets can be purchased from Kets & Pop, and the 50/50 hut located next to turnstiles 1 & 2, where the result of the 50/50 draw and Lucky Programme number will be read out over the tannoy, it will be written on the blackboard and announced on our Facebook page.

INFORMATION FOR AWAY SUPPORTERS

Away supporters can enter the ground using turnstiles 3 & 4 located next to the oﬃcials’ car park at the bottom of the road as you pass the Wolf Competitions Stadium.

If the fixture is segregated, away supporters will be located in the Black Block of the Wolf Competitions Stand, as well as having a standing area.

Food & Drink in that area will be available from the Burger Van located in the corner next to turnstiles 3 & 4.

MATCHDAY HOSPITALITY

Hospitality on match days is hosted inside the newly sponsored Colman’s Lounge, which oﬀers a two-course meal, a private bar, a complimentary matchday programme, and a seat in the Wolf Competitions Stand

To book, contact commercial@southshieldsfc.co.uk or click here to purchase

LOCATION

The ground is located at Shaftesbury Avenue, NE32 3UP, directly at the bottom of the industrial estate. Parking is very limited, and we do ask that our neighbours in the housing estate opposite the ground are respected during your visit. Please avoid parking inside the estate when possible.

The nearest car park in the area is located at Tesco, which sits at the top of the industrial estate.